Subtract 36/70 from 72/56
1st number: 1 16/56, 2nd number: 36/70
72/56 - 36/70 is 27/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
72/56 = 72 × 5/56 × 5 = 360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
36/70 = 36 × 4/70 × 4 = 144/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/280 - 144/280 = 360 - 144/280 = 216/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/35
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